The study of long-lived individuals has been suggested as a way to reveal the relationship between gut microbiota and healthy aging. A previous study characterized the gut microbiota of Italian long-lived populations and found that in centenarians (100-104 years old) and semi-supercentenarians (105-109 years old) several health-associated gut bacteria are boosted. A recent study, led …

Being a veteran myself I thought it would be appropriate today for #VeteransDay to post a #fav photo of the #celebrity who did the most for our #servicemen in the #armedforces - Mr #BobHope (born May 29 1903-July 27 2003) #RIP. Thanks for your service to #America Bob and all #Veterans Funnyman #Hope made 57 tours for the #USO between 1941 and 1991 and was declared an honorary veteran of the US Armed Forces in 1997 by act of Congress. Taken May 1979 aboard USS Iwo Jima NY harbor…